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Yalla Now AI
Hosted by Malak Atut · EN
AI isn't just for tech bros, it's for you. Whether you're a busy parent, a professional, or just someone trying to simplify your day, AI has the power to make life easier and we're here to show you how.
Hosted by Reima, an author, entrepreneur, and educator, and Malak, a tech executive and serial entrepreneur, Yalla Now AI breaks down AI into practical, no-nonsense solutions for everyday life. But this isn't just another tech podcast, it's a candid, unfiltered conversation between two friends who get it.
"Yalla", an Arabic word meaning "let's go" perfectly captures our mission: to help you move forward with AI confidently and effortlessly. As busy moms ourselves, we understand the never-ending to-do lists, mental load, and daily juggle of work and family. That's why we're here, to make AI accessible, practical, and actually helpful in your everyday life.
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How Qatar Is Embracing AI
3w ago00:41:42Tap to summarizeIn this episode, Hend Zainal sits down with Malak & Reima to share a story about how artificial intelligence is quietly weaving itself into the everyday rhythm of higher education, research, and even personal life in Qatar. It's now more than just about algorithms or machines—it’s about people, values, and the choices we make as technology becomes part of our culture.Hend Zainal takes us inside the university halls where AI is no longer a distant concept but a living part of academic programs and research projects. She reflects on how adoption has felt natural, almost inevitable, yet always guided by ethics and human values. Along the way, she opens up about the tools she personally leans on for learning and productivity, and why she believes local, Arabic‑language content is the missing piece to truly make AI systems relevant for her community.In this episode, we explore:How AI is becoming a cornerstone of higher education and research in QatarThe natural way adoption is unfolding, without force or hypeWhy human values, cultural preservation, and critical thinking must remain at the centerThe real‑world challenges AI is already helping to solveThe urgent need for more Arabic and culturally grounded contentThe ways AI can act as a powerful research assistant—but only if we keep verification in the mixWhat balance looks like in a future shaped by both technology and traditionAnd much more—told through the lens of someone living it.If you haven’t already, subscribe to the channel here: https://youtube.com/@yallanowaiConnect with Hend Zainal on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/hend-zainal/Read Hend's articles here: https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Hend-Zainal🌐 YallaNow AI: https://yallanowai.com Follow us: Instagram: @yallanowai | TikTok: @yallanowai | LinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/yalla-now-ai/#AIInnovation #Qatar #ArtificialIntelligence #DigitalTransformation #YallaNowAI
Transcribe →My Business Grew with AI… and Made $300K/Month
4w ago00:51:57Tap to summarizeSummaryHow one business used AI agents to replace 11 employees, cut $100K in payroll, and scale to massive profitability. This isn’t about ChatGPT—it’s about real AI systems running sales, support, and operations 24/7. Discover how Yalla Now AI is helping businesses automate, scale, and increase revenue with smarter systems. TakeawaysAI-driven business automationCost savings and operational efficiencyEnhancing customer experience with AI If you haven’t already, subscribe to the channel here: https://youtube.com/@yallanowaiConnect with Matt on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mattcoffy/Read Matt Coffy’s articles: https://mattcoffy.substack.com/https://mattcoffy.substack.com/p/how-a-mile-and-a-half-to-a-bar-stoolProfit Engines website: profitengines.com 🌐 YallaNow AI: https://yallanowai.com Follow us: Instagram: @yallanowai | TikTok: @yallanowai | LinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/yalla-now-ai/#AIForBusiness #Automation #ArtificialIntelligence #BusinessGrowth #StartupScaling #AIAgents #Entrepreneurship #TechInnovation #YallaNowAI
Transcribe →AI, Your Job, and Who Owns Your Brain at Work | Matthew Call
Apr 2100:46:06Tap to summarizeThis week, Texas A&M professor and Wall Street Journal contributor Matthew Call joins Malak & Reima to unpack the AI conversation no one is having at work: when you use your company's enterprise AI tool, your strategies, your instincts, your most valuable thinking, it all gets captured. And it belongs to them.In this episode, we get into:The "AI Matthew Effect": why AI widens the gap between star performers and everyone else (not closes it)How enterprise LLMs are quietly building a "firm-level brain" from YOUR intellectual propertyWhether you can actually negotiate IP ownership with an employer (and what to say)What to tell your anxious kid about what to study (from a dad of SEVEN)AI-free zones: the organic food movement of the digital ageAnd so much more… If you haven’t already, subscribe to the channel here: https://youtube.com/@yallanowaiConnect with Matt on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/matthew-call-53445b113/Read Matt's WSJ articles:https://www.wsj.com/lifestyle/careers/ai-knowledge-capture-employees-a69a0e1c?st=W7MEdw&reflink=desktopwebshare_permalink https://www.wsj.com/lifestyle/workplace/ai-workplace-tensions-what-to-do-c45f6b51?mod=e2li Matt's website: https://www.mattlcall.com 🌐 YallaNow AI: https://yallanowai.com Follow us: Instagram: @yallanowai | TikTok: @yallanowai | LinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/yalla-now-ai/#YallaNowAI #AIAtWork #FutureOfWork #HumanCapital #WomenInTech #TechForGood
Transcribe →A Conversation with ‘Dr. GPT’: How One Doctor Is Reshaping Health Care with AI
Apr 1500:34:31Tap to summarizeIntroducing Dr. Harvey Castro, AKA Dr. GPT. Our esteemed guest has over two decades of experience as a physician, entrepreneur, and CEO of 8 free-standing ERs, a medical billing and physician staffing company. He has become a driving force for change. He currently serves as a strategic advisor for ChatGPT in health care. In addition to his medical accomplishments, Dr. Castro plays a crucial role in orchestrating AI adoption plans, bridging the gap between technology and health care, and fostering collaboration with physicians.Now, he’s working on the second part of his book on ChatGPT in health care, has co-written a book with his mom called A Success Reinvention, and continues to inspire action toward realizing AI's potential in healthcare. During our conversation, we touched on a wide range of topics. Here’s what you’ll discover: The free GPT he built that helps prep you for doctor appointmentsWhat keeps him up at night, and what makes him hopeful Why AI won't replace doctors but WILL replace what slows them downBalancing the privacy required in health care and the rapid growth of technologyThe coming elderly care crisis and why AI robots might be the answerWhy being "comfortable" at the top of your game is actually dangerousBonus: Learn more about Mama Castro and her journey into AI Dr. Castro's rule: AI should inform doctors, but humans must decide. Know the biases. Keep the right expert in the loop. Don't let AI replace what makes medicine sacred.Connect with Dr. Harvey Castro:All socials: @HarveyCastroMDWebsite: harveycastromd.com Watch his 5 TEDx talks: Search "Harvey Castro MD TEDx" on YouTube🔗 Connect with our hosts: Malak Atut: https://www.linkedin.com/in/malak-atut/ Reima Shakeir: https://www.linkedin.com/in/reima-shakeir-9205b638/ Follow Yalla Now AI (https://yallanowai.com/) Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/yallanowai/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/yalla-now-ai/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@yallanowai Liked this video? Hit subscribe and turn on notifications. We're breaking down AI into practical, no-nonsense solutions for everyday life. #AIHealthcare #ChatGPT #DrGPT#AIEthics #HealthTech #YallaNowAI #HarveycastroMD #AITools #HealthcareInnovation #FutureOfMedicine
Transcribe →Oscar-Nominated Filmmaker on AI: Why Human Stories Can't Be Automated | Sam French Interview
Mar 600:47:27Tap to summarizeSam French is an Oscar-nominated filmmaker and multi-hyphenate creative.Sam spent five years in Afghanistan, where he directed the Oscar-nominated narrative film “Buzkashi Boys.” His most recent documentary, With This Breath I Fly, is executive-produced by Angelina Jolie and has won over a dozen awards at major film festivals.Fast forward to today, and like most of us, Sam is adjusting to AI and how we can integrate it into our lives and work.In this episode, Sam shares how he uses AI to brainstorm and help him research faster so he can spend MORE time with actual people.Learn why AI can collate knowledge but can't create "sacred space," how Midjourney helps visualise imagination without replacing cinematography, and why documentary ethics matter more than ever.Bonus: Sam openly shares his concerns about how the convenience of AI may impact learning and encourages people to explore different experiences and gain a depth of knowledge on the subjects we’re most interested in.This conversation made us think differently about how we’re using AI tools and why.Other highlights:Why his company is named after a sector of the Freeside orbital space station in NeuromancerThe go-bag he doesn't pack anymore (but used to in Afghanistan)Why he switched from ice cream to yogurt and granolaThe protein bars situation (ADHD + hangry is real)If you've been wondering how to use AI tools without losing the essence of your craft, or you're curious what an actual filmmaker with 25 years of experience thinks about all this... this one's for you.Connect with Sam French:Website: samfrench.comStudio: straylightstudios.com🔗 Connect with our hosts: Malak Atut: https://www.linkedin.com/in/malak-atut/Reima Shakeir: https://www.linkedin.com/in/reima-shakeir-9205b638/Follow Yalla Now AI (https://yallanowai.com/)Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/yallanowai/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/yalla-now-ai/TikTok: Liked this video? Hit subscribe and turn on notifications. We're breaking down AI into practical, no-nonsense solutions for everyday life.#AIForCreatives #ChatGPT #ClaudeAI #Midjourney #FilmmakingTools #AIWorkflow #CreativeAI #DocumentaryFilmmaking #YallaNowAI #Storytelling #TheBuzkashipBoys
Transcribe →We Spent Years Testing Different AI Tools. Here's What Actually Worked
Feb 2500:35:11Tap to summarizeIn this season premiere of YallaNowAI, Malak Atut and Reima Shakeir talk about the first year of YallaNowAI and their journey through AI. From juggling five different apps to using tools that work while they sleep. This video is an inside look into how multi-hyphenate professionals intentionally navigated the AI boom without becoming beholden to these tools. What you’ll learnWhy Claude became Reima’s go-to AI tool (and her "garbage in, garbage out" principle that helps guide her)How Malak uses NotebookLM to help navigate vast amounts of information. The ethical tensions around IP ownership, free labour, and what we may be trading away in exchange for the convenience of AIMidjourney and how it can create images that amplify your storytelling. How AI can help preserve family memoriesAI and healthcare data: Are we giving away more than we’re getting? Whether you're a busy parent, entrepreneur, educator, or just someone trying to make sense of this new AI world we live in, this conversation will help you cut through the noise and build a stack that serves YOUR life.🔗 Connect with our hosts: Malak Atut: https://www.linkedin.com/in/malak-atut/ Reima Shakeir: https://www.linkedin.com/in/reima-shakeir-9205b638/ Follow Yalla Now AI (https://yallanowai.com/) Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/yallanowai/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/yalla-now-ai/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@yallanowaiLiked this video? Hit subscribe and turn on notifications. We're breaking down AI into practical, no-nonsense solutions for everyday life.#AITools #ClaudeAI #NotebookLM #Midjourney #TechForGood #YallaNowAI #FutureOfWork #AI #AIProductivity
Transcribe →The Future of Women's Health: Al and advocacy
Jan 1300:51:01Tap to summarizeMeet Cheryl Kerr, women's health advocate and industry veteran who's spent decades fighting for the healthcare women actually deserve.She joins us to explore how AI and technology are finally closing the gaps in women's health, gaps that have left generations without answers, funding, or proper care.In this episode, we explore:Why women's health has been sidelined for so long (and what's changing now)How personal struggles with menstrual health and fertility became the fuel for advocacyWhy information is power: without it, women can't advocate for themselvesThe technology revolution in women's health, from genetic testing to AI diagnosticsHow AI is bridging the research gap and making healthcare more accessibleHow online communities have become lifelines for women's health supportThe future of holistic healthcare: addressing physical, mental, and emotional well-beingAI's role in creating an equitable healthcare system that actually works for womenPlus: Cheryl shares the personal experiences that transformed her from patient to advocate, and how that perspective has changed her life.Whether you're frustrated with being dismissed by doctors, navigating fertility or menstrual health issues, or curious about how technology can finally level the playing field in women's healthcare, this conversation offers both validation and hope.Join us as Cheryl Kerr, women's health advocate and innovator, reveals how decades of advocacy combined with AI technology are creating the healthcare revolution women have been waiting for.Connect with our guest: Cheryl Kerr: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cheryl-kerr-5710448/Connect with us: Malak Atut: https://www.linkedin.com/in/malak-atut/ Reima Shakeir: https://www.linkedin.com/in/reima-shakeir-9205b638/Follow Yalla Now AI:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/yallanowai/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/yalla-now-ai/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@yallanowaiKey topics: #WomensHealth #HealthcareAdvocacy #FertilityAwareness #MenstrualHealth #HealthTech #WomenEmpowerment #HealthEquity #AIforGood #HealthcareInnovationAbout Yalla Now AI:Real talk about AI in everyday life. We offer practical insights on how AI is changing work, wellness, and everything in between (without the jargon). Subscribe for weekly conversations with innovators who are using AI to solve real human problems.Subscribe for more conversations on AI, health innovation, and empowerment.
Transcribe →Can AI Help Us Become More Human?
Dec 1700:46:31Tap to summarizeIntroducing Julio Zelaya, an educator, entrepreneur, AI expert, and modern-day renaissance man.He joins us to explore how AI can enhance education, preserve cultural identity, and help us become more human in an increasingly digital world.In this episode, we explore:• How growing up in Guatemala shaped a philosophy of blending entrepreneurship with education• Using AI in education to ignite curiosity • The secret to student engagement: align learning with passion• Language and access barriers in AI: why training models in local languages (and context) matters• Breaking down systemic barriers that keep rural and underserved communities disconnected• The philosophical shift we need: AI as partner, not replacement• How to use technology to enhance human capabilities• Why the human element must stay at the forefront of every technological advancementPlus: Julio shares how he created Guatemala's first online school, and what that taught him about innovation, access, and the power of curiosity.Whether you're an educator struggling with AI in the classroom, concerned about technology eroding human connection, or curious about how AI can actually make us more human, this conversation challenges everything you thought you knew.Join us as Julio Salaya reveals why the future of technology is more about being more human, and not just doing more. Connect with us: Malak Atut: https://www.linkedin.com/in/malak-atut/ Reima Shakeir: https://www.linkedin.com/in/reima-shakeir-9205b638Follow YallaNow AI: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/yallanowai/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/yalla-now-ai/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@yallanowaiKey topics: #AIinEducation #EdTech #EducationInnovation #AIforGood #GlobalEducation #EntrepreneurialMindset #FutureOfLearningAbout YallaNow AI:Real talk about AI in everyday life. We offer practical insights on how AI is changing work, wellness, and everything in between (without the jargon). Subscribe for weekly conversations with innovators who are using AI to solve real human problems.AI doesn't have to make us less human; it can help us become more of who we're meant to be. Watch now to discover how.Subscribe for more conversations on AI, education, humanity, and innovation that actually matter.
Transcribe →AI Is Rewriting Women’s Money Stories
Dec 1000:40:56Tap to summarizeMeet Amy Schultz, a multi-hyphenate and actuary-turned-financial coach who's using AI to increase access to financial wellness and remove the shame from conversations about money.She joins us to explore how AI is transforming the way we think about, talk about, and manage money, especially for women who've been left out of traditional financial guidance.In this episode, we explore:How to reduce financial stress and actually improve your savings and investmentsThe emotional side of money management that nobody talks aboutWhy financial literacy fails when it ignores your personal realityHow AI removes the intimidation from asking "dumb" money questionsIncreasing access to financial wisdom: making expert guidance accessible to everyoneThe difference between AI as a tool vs. AI as a replacement for human connectionPersonalised financial advice that considers your lifePlus: Amy shares her journey from number-crunching actuary to helping women scale their financial confidence. Whether you're stressed about money, tired of generic financial advice that doesn't fit your life, or curious about how AI can help you make smarter financial decisions without the judgment, this conversation offers practical tools to help you on your journey to financial wellness.Join us as Amy Schultz, financial coach and co-founder, reveals how AI can be your judgment-free money partner, helping you open up, grow, and finally achieve financial security on your terms.🔗 Connect with our guest: Amy Schultz: https://www.linkedin.com/in/amyschultzmoneycoach/ 🔗 Connect with us:Malak Atut: https://www.linkedin.com/in/malak-atut/ Reima Shakeir: https://www.linkedin.com/in/reima-shakeir-9205b638 /Follow Yalla Now AI:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/yallanowai/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/yalla-now-ai/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@yallanowaiKey topics:#AI #FinancialWellness #MoneyManagement #FinancialCoaching #WomenInFinance #PersonalFinance #AITools #FinancialLiteracy #EmotionalFinance #InvestmentTipsAbout Yalla Now AI:Real talk about AI in everyday life. We offer practical insights on how AI is changing work, wellness, and everything in between (without the jargon). Subscribe for weekly conversations with innovators who are using AI to solve real human problems.Subscribe for more conversations on AI, health innovation, and empowerment.
Transcribe →Finding Purpose and Identity in Career Changers with Alex Egeler
Dec 800:38:13Tap to summarizeIn this episode of Yalla Now AI, hosts Malak and Reima explore the practical applications of AI in everyday life, focusing on career transitions and personal growth. They are joined by Alex Egeler, a former aerospace engineer turned career coach, who shares his journey of using AI to enhance empathy and leadership skills. The conversation delves into the challenges of balancing work and family, the importance of aligning one's career with personal values, and how AI can facilitate these transitions. Alex's unique approach to coaching, which includes developing custom AI tools, offers listeners valuable insights into leveraging technology for personal and professional development.Key takeaways- AI can simplify everyday life. - Career transitions require clarity and courage. - Empathy is key in leadership. - Aligning work with personal values is crucial. - AI tools can aid in personal growth. - Risk-taking leads to happiness. - Identity shifts are part of change. - Coaching can be enhanced with AI. - Work-life balance is achievable with AI. - Personal growth is a continuous journey.Connect with our guest: Alex Egeler: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alex-egeler-empathic-egg/ Connect with us: Malak Atut: https://www.linkedin.com/in/malak-atut/ Reima Shakeir: https://www.linkedin.com/in/reima-shakeir-9205b638/ Follow YallaNow AI for practical AI insights:
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